5 Ingredient Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
This 5 Ingredient Instant Pot Cheesy Potatoes recipe offers a quick and easy side dish perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings. Made with frozen diced potatoes, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic salt, and shredded cheddar jack cheese, this creamy and cheesy comfort food comes together effortlessly in the Instant Pot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Potatoes
- 1 bag frozen diced potatoes (32 oz. or 2 lbs.)
- 4 cups water, divided
Cheese Sauce
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz.)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Instant Pot: Lightly coat the inner pot of your Instant Pot with cooking spray or a thin layer of oil to prevent the potatoes from sticking and burning during cooking.
- Add water and potatoes: Pour 3 1/2 cups of water into the Instant Pot, then add the frozen diced potatoes on top.
- Pressure cook the potatoes: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Select manual or pressure cook mode on high pressure, and set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Prepare cheese mixture: While the potatoes are cooking, combine the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, 1/2 cup water, shredded cheddar jack cheese, and garlic salt in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
- Release pressure: Perform a quick release by carefully turning the valve to venting to release steam. Avoid natural release to prevent mushy potatoes.
- Drain excess water: If there is any excess water in the pot after pressure release, carefully drain it off to avoid watery potatoes.
- Mix in cheese sauce: Open the lid and stir the cheesy mixture into the hot potatoes. Allow the mixture to sit for 3-5 minutes so the cheese melts and the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Stir once more and serve warm as a delicious cheesy side dish.
Notes
- For a crunchy top layer, sprinkle crumbled buttery Ritz crackers or corn flakes on the potatoes before serving.
- Alternatively, transfer the cheesy potatoes to a flameproof baking dish, top with 1 cup of panko bread crumbs, and broil for a few minutes until golden brown.
- Be cautious when draining hot water from the Instant Pot to avoid burns.
- This recipe serves about 10 people, making it great for gatherings and potlucks.